When was the last time you smelt a rose? When was the last time you watched the sun set? Chances are that it has been a long time. We are always in a hurry. Whatever it is that we are doing at present, we want to finish it fast and get to the next task.…
My Attempt at Writing Poetry
I have always been fascinated by poetry. Kabir's dohas (couplets) have charmed me and have taught me many a life lesson. Works of poets like Rudyard Kipling, William Wordsworth, Robert Frost, W. H. Davies and Alfred Lord Tennyson have inspired me. I have admired their writings and have marveled at the wonderful ways in which…
The joy of Having a Brother
Today is Raksha Bandhan, a festival in India that celebrates the beautiful bond shared between a brother and sister. On this day, every sister ties a thread, called a ‘Rakhi’, on her brother’s wrist and wishes him a long life, good health, happiness and all that his heart desires. The brother in turn pledges to…
The Joy of Mindful Moments 